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How to Overcome the Biggest Challenges in Today's Job Search Process from a Job Search Strategist
As a seasoned career coach who has helped hundreds or professionals advance in their careers and as a former Talent Aquisition...
Amanda Portillo
Jun 22, 20233 min read


Current job market insights and why you may want to rethink your job search approach
The current job market is a complex and challenging environment for job seekers. In this blog, we will explore some of the key trends and...
Amanda Portillo
Apr 2, 20232 min read


Five ways to develop a strong brand to accelerate job search results or drive business growth
I recently rebranded! Some people associate branding with business. For example, a business's logo, slogan, colors, and fonts. But it's...
Amanda Portillo
Feb 27, 20232 min read


The worst sales advice I ever received!
Curious to know what was the worst of advice that I received in my early days of entrepreneurship? Believe it or not, the advice was from...
Amanda Portillo
Jan 29, 20231 min read


Three steps to pinpoint the right next step in your career
Many people seek my help because they are soo done with their existing job but they aren't sure what the right next step in their career...
Amanda Portillo
Jan 16, 20231 min read


5 Things to Toss from your Resume
In reviewing and writing hundreds of resumes over the years, I am still surprised by some of the common mistakes I see from job seekers....
Amanda Portillo
Jan 6, 20231 min read


The root of what's holding you back in your career may not be what you think.
In speaking with hundreds of job seekers or aspiring business owners over the years, they often unknowingly admit the root cause of...
Amanda Portillo
Dec 27, 20222 min read


3 Guaranteed Interview-blocking Resume Mistakes
Nothing is worse than putting so much time into a resume only to continuously receive automated rejection emails!🤦🏽♀️ But you were...
Amanda Portillo
Dec 17, 20222 min read


5 tips to grow your small business (or soon to be business) in 2023
If you are looking to grow your business in, start a business, or earn enough revenue from your side hustle to quit the 9-5, here are 5...
Amanda Portillo
Dec 14, 20222 min read


Wholehearted, decision-making, our ultimate power
When people come to me seeking advice due to being on the fence about leaving their jobs or starting a business, one of the things I...
Amanda Portillo
Dec 12, 20222 min read


The importance and power of knowing your ideal client to grow your business!
If you are thinking of starting a business or are dissatisfied with your existing businesses’ level of success, an important and...
Amanda Portillo
Dec 10, 20223 min read


How to gain clarity on the right next step in your career
My clients come to me because they are eager to get out of their current jobs but not sure on the right next step in their careers....
Amanda Portillo
Dec 8, 20221 min read


Tell-tale signs it's time to look for a new job
Being in a job that no longer fulfilled you is like staying in a bad relationship, hoping things will get better for way too long. No...
Amanda Portillo
Dec 8, 20222 min read


Biggest mistakes I made in my early days of building a business
One of the things I love most about my work is helping people start or improve their business is helping them to avoid mistakes I made in...
Amanda Portillo
Dec 8, 20222 min read


When to start building the business of your dreams or taking your side hustle full time...
Many of my clients have made excuses for not starting their business such as the following: I have no experience building a business I...
Amanda Portillo
Dec 8, 20221 min read
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